THE Bersatu general assembly has rejected Muhyiddin Yassin’s decision to not stand in the party presidential election next year.

Party chairman Suhaimi Abdullah announced the rejection after speakers taking part in the presidential address debated repeatedly demanded that Muhyiddin retract his decision.

Suhaimi said the rejection aligns with articles 123, 124, and 125 of the party constitution, which provides for such a decision.

Last night the Bersatu supreme council had unanimously rejected Muhyiddin’s decision to relinquish his party position.

In a statement, Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin said the supreme council did not accept Muhyiddin’s decision.

The statement came after an emergency meeting of the supreme council chaired by its deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

The Bersatu co-founder and president has announced that he will not stand for president for another term.

He said it was time for him to step down as the party had many capable leaders.

“It’s time to let go. I will not defend the president’s post for the next term.

“My final message (is), please take good care of the party. I pray that the transition process will be conducted in an orderly and harmonious manner,” he said. – November 25, 2023.